The inky/purple-hued 2003 Cote Rotie Rose Pourpre possesses graphite, bacon fat, blackberry, cassis, and pain grille characteristics in its long, rich, full, peppery, dense, layered personality. Give it 1-2 years of bottle age and consume it over the following 12-15 years.
Importer: David Hinkle, North Berkeley Imports, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 336-9880